The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-13
In HONOR OF CLEVELAND.
BEAUTIFUL ARCHES UNDER WHICH
THE PRESIDENT WILL PASS.
brilliant Decorations Along Inc Line
Of March-No Reception ut the Chick
Club, But One al tho Pnr.Ors of
the GayOso Hotel.

The archways and street decorations for
the reception Of the President arc being rap
idly completed, and, Judging from the ex-
tcnsiyc preparations being made, they will
exceed anything OF the kind ever seen in the
city, The cotton arch at the corner Of Madison
and Second, erected by the Cotton exchange,
and the artistic one of barrels and goods
boxes in front Of the Merchants exchange,
will be ~imposingly suggestive OF the great
staples upon which the wealth of the city is
founded. The arch which spans the street
at Main and Madison is one Of beautiful de-
sign, and, when completed, will be conspicu-
ously attractive. Other archwayS. on the
same scale, are being completed at intervals
all along Main, and on other streets in the
line Of the procession. Besides these, all Of
the business houses along Main and Front
streets will be tastefully decorated with flags
and bunting. The President will find Mem.
phis bcdccked in her gayest garb, and her
people radiant with gladncss and open arms
TO receive him and his wife.
From the progressive arrangements which
arc rapidly assuming shape, we predict that
the most pleasant feature in connection with
the presidential reception will be TO sec the
steamer Kate Adams after the committee
shall have finished decorating her. As each
and every lady ia Memphis and the sur
rounding country is privileged TO send a
basket of flowers, either arranged or loose,
with her compliments and card attached, as
an honor to the first lady OF the land We
venture to- assert that the Kate Adams on
the afternoon OF the 18th will be q floating
palace, confirming lovely flowers, beautiful
womeinand brave men, Of which Memphis
will ever feel proud. ~
At the meeting Of the executive commit
too yesterday afternoon the following com
municationl was sent TO Mr.. James +. Beas-
ley, president OF the Chickasaw. club. The
letter is explanatory Of itself, and will meet
with the appreciation Of the public:
flames j. Eeaslcy, l resident Chickasaw Club: e.
"My Dear Sir-At a meeting OF the cx-
ecutivecommittce on the reception and en-
tertainmcnt ~ the presidential party, held
this afternoon, ] was instructed TO communi-
cate through you 10 the club the thanks Of
the committee for the courtcsies extended
by fhc club, and especially for the invitation
TO hold n reception at you elegant parlors on
Friday evening; and, further, TO advise you
that because IL is found that your rooms are
inadequate 20 entertain as many as you
would desire TO invite, the executive com
mittec has unanimously agreed 10 change its
program and hold the reception at the Gay
oso hotel, instead Of the parlors 81 your club.
Very respectfully, T.. A. KEELING,
Secretary Executive Committee"
The member Of all the committees who
have participated In the work, with their
families, are invited to the reception Of the
President and party at the parlors of the
Gayoso hotel, on Friday evening, after the
fireworks display. The executive commit
tee and the proprietors Of the GayOso hotel
extend the above invitation. Other guests
will be invited by the proprictors OF the
hotel.
The following notice will be Of interest 10
all those who remain over night in the city
and have not already procured board and
lodging:
Visitors To Memphis during the visit Of
President Cleveland and wife, who may want
rooms and board, can obtain information re.
garding same by calling at the cigar store Of
samelson d Co, opposite Peabody hotel.
"a. ID. LANGsTArF,
chairman Visiting Committee"
The following named gentlemen have
been appointed a committee TO escort Gov.
Robert l.. Taylor, on the occasion Of his visit
here, 10 meet President Cleveland: y. W.
Royster, chairman; VIM. Bowles, IT,, W. u.
Wnkerson, w. II. Horton, James NJ. Cole
man, ii. L. Guion, ". +. Harrison, j. Katz-
enberger. A meeting will be held today, at
II o'clock am, at the Office Of the chairman,
No. 2g7 Second street.
The members Of the various committees
who have not secured tickets 90 the grand
stand are requested 10 call for them at the
pecretary's office, Merchants exchange.
Badges arc now ready for distribution Tor
the following committees: Entertainment,
ladies' entertainment, military, and the
members thereof are earnestly urged 10 call
for them today. Badges and tickets for the
reception committee will be ready for de
livery tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock.